Admission requirements
Program-specific
- Students should be 18 years of age or older, or out of the public school system for at least one year.
- College assessments in reading, writing and mathematics will be required.
- All students must see an advisor for course placement and permission to register
- ESL students wishing to register in self-paced:
- Mathematics must have completed Upper Intermediate English or higher
- Physics must have completed Upper Advanced English or higher
- Biology must have completed English 059 or higher, and
- General Science must have completed Upper Advanced English or higher.
General
- This program is available to Canadian citizens and permanent residents. See program options for international students at VCC International.
- Applicants must be 16 years of age or older or a graduate of a secondary school. (Some exceptions may apply.)
- Applicants must submit official transcripts and educational documents as required by their course or program.
Missing prerequisites? Learn more about VCC's tuition-free in academic upgrading, university transfer or English as a Second Language (ESL) Courses.
Courses
*| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIOL 0861 | Biology 11 Part 1 | 4 |
| BIOL 0871 | Biology 11 Part 2 | 4 |
| BIOL 0983 | Biology 12 Part 1 | 4 |
| BIOL 0993 | Biology 12 Part 2 | 4 |
| PHYS 0871 | Physics 11 Part 2 | 4 |
| PHYS 0983 | Physics 12 Part 1 | 4 |
| SCIE 0751 | Science 10 | 4 |
* This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.
Fees and other costs
*Approved Adult Upgrading Grant may cover the cost of these classes. See Financial Aid for Applications.
| Fee description | Fee Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Application fee | 35 | |
| Tuition | 0 |
Tuition Breakdown
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| Student union | 55 | per term |
| College initiative | 8 | per course |
| Materials | 0 | not including textbooks |
| Campus resource | 8 | |
| Laundry | 0 | |
| Tools (deposit) | 0 | |
| Coverall (deposit) | 0 | |
| Uniform (deposit) | 0 | |
| Medical & Dental | 0 | |
| U-PASS | 41 |
per month subject to eligibility |
| Graduation | 0 | |
| Program specific extra fees | 0 | |
| Total |
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* Fees are approximate and subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors. Students are required to pay any applicable fee increases. Application and assessment fees are non-refundable. Tuition fees include a $300 non-refundable deposit.
Fees listed are for domestic students. For international programs, visit VCC International.
Any refunds are issued according to VCC's refund policy.
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For information on self-paced courses, phone 604.871.7000, ext. 7366.
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